Veterinary Assistant

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Carson City, Northern (NV, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $18-$19

Health, dental, & vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Robust veterinary service discounts

Complimentary Wellness Plans for your

Job summary

Skyline Pet Hospital in Las Vegas area is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. The role offers growth into multiple paths as our network expands. We value a positive attitude, animal lovers, and a commitment to learning.

Candidates should have 1-2 years of veterinary assistant experience and anesthesia monitoring skills, plus a high school diploma. Benefits include competitive pay, health/dental/vision insurance, generous PTO, and pet care discounts.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant required
• Anesthesia monitoring experience
• High school diploma
• VA certification preferred, but not required

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Veterinary assistant experience

Education

High school diploma

VA certification preferred

Job description

Looking for a full-time, experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our wonderful team at Skyline Pet Hospital.

ABOUT YOU:

Positive attitude, love animals, are curious about the world of veterinary medicines. At Skyline Pet Hospital, we believe in hiring well, training well, and promoting from within. With 4 animal hospitals across the Las Vegas valley and growing, this position has the ability to grow into many different roles.

About Us:

At Skyline Pet Hospital, we have built a business based on trust, reputation, compassion, and being truly passionate about serving our community. We are early adopters of technology and innovation; we value continued growth and education, and we’ve created an environment where our team grows together. Finding the right fit is just as important as finding the right skill set.

Because we’re fast-growing, our team members receive more than just a competitive compensation package - they have an opportunity to grow their career in other meaningful ways, based on their individual goals.

Our full-service animal hospitals offer a variety of care to our patients including internal medicine, digital radiology, surgery, dentistry, in-house lab and pharmacy, ultrasound, acupuncture, orthopedic and specialty surgeries, comprehensive preventative care & pet wellness plans.

We care:

For a forever-learning animal-lover like yourself, who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative work environment, we offer a wide range of benefits and career growth opportunities.

• Competitive Compensation Package, $18-19/hour
• Work-Life Balance
• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Robust veterinary service discounts for your pets
• Complimentary Wellness Plans for your pets
• Generous referral program
• Excited? Let’s get talking!

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to hazards associated with aggressive patients; hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances; exposure to unpleasant odors and noises; exposure to bites, scratches and animal wastes; possible exposure to contagious diseases.
Will be exposed to potentially hazardous or unpleasant materials, including: blood, urine, feces, and vomit (at least 50% of the time); anesthetic gases (25% of the time); cleaning materials (90% of the time); medical sharps (90% of the time); radiographic exposure (25% of the time), exposure to therapy laser (10-15% of the time), and zoonotic diseases (less than 10% of the time)

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant required
• Anesthesia monitoring experience
• High school diploma
• VA certification preferred, but not required